NICE TO BE HOME

LAYING LOW - no activity this week apart from knitting and devouring seasons of favourite series.  Not to mention crosswords and cryptics;  I'm finishing the cryptic more often than not.  It's simply a matter of allowing the time :0)

The day after i got home from hospital the kingfisher arrived for the summer.  two weeks earlier than usual, it's been october in previous years.  it's lovely to have them back

i'm also enjoying a fabulous new doona, 90%  Hungarian goose down, 10% goose feather.  courtesy of a healthy gift voucher from don, much appreciated.  the doona is thick and warm but super lightweight, a dream to sleep under.

Being in lockdown and also limited in movement has just highlighted even more the benefits of living here. being surrounded by river, trees, huge skies and the wonderful birdlife is such a boon to the spirits.  I've been here for the most difficult time for us all and i feel very lucky to have this place to recuperate in.

I knew the moon was setting at 4.15 last saturday.  I'd seen it on the horizon two days before and it was bright red/orange as it slipped behind the trees before i had a chance to photograph it.  so i set the alarm and set myself up with chair and coffee two mornings later to watch it set and get some pics.

i was not disappointed     

  It's almost full moon, this morning was wonderfully 

     cloudy and dramatic